#gstav this is awesome! is much required to learn arduino? or is it just plug and play?
For you to build a JUZI module it is just soldering and connecting a Audrino board to the components correctly (I use an Nano in the TEK build)
The Audrino must be programmed, but the code is already done to work pretty much directly.
You might change the value on how long the solenoid should be ON and OFF per shot if needed, and if you are using a potentiometer (Analog) way of selecting fire (default in the code) or if you want to cycle the modes with a button (Digital).
Pretty easy to find and modify, no programming skills needed
just a matter of uncomment and comment lines. I'll see if I can make it even more easy when using digital or analog use.
with the GX16 6 pins how does this connect to the PC?
The GX16 is more of a handy connector so you can disconnect the cord both from the cab but also the gun itself, letting other guns built the same way sharing one cord.
I use 5 PINs so more is not necessary. As long as you follow your PIN setup, you can set them up as you please.
My setup is:
PIN1 - 12-24v (solenoid voltage)
PIN2 - 5V (from USB cord connected to PC)
PIN3 - DATA1 (from USB cord)
PIN4 - DATA2 (from USB cord)
PIN5 - GND (from USB + solenoid, common ground)
This gives you a one connection - ready to go cable.
Inside the PC the GX16 goes to the power supply from PIN1 and PIN5 and to a PC USB port from PIN2, 3,4 & 5.
In the gun PIN 2 and 5 feed the Audrino and Aimtrak (Aimtrak also get the DATA1 and DATA2)
Also where do you change the 3 fire modes single/burst/full auto? I can't see where you make the changes in the video.
I did not changed the fire modes in the video. It is just set to full auto.
On the right side of the gun you have a slide switch which stick into 3 positions out of the box.
I have connected a linear potentiometer to its plastic arm in the same fashion as in the JUZI build for it to change the fire mode. (this is the analog take and default in the code).
I purchased two Tek Recon Havok awaiting the project thread now to know what else I need to buy!
I will get a TEK build thread up even though my build is not finished and my main PC is broken *lol* but I guess I can perfect the thread during the way.
The components for a JUZI pcb used in the JUZI and TEK build is.
1x 330 ohm resistor
1x 1k ohm resistor
1x MOSFET
1x optocoupler
1x diode (optional, to protect the solenoid)
1x Audrino Nano board
Awesome, 100% Arcade. What solenoid do you use?
It is a TDS-08A open frame solenoid 12-24v from ebay
I found these ready made 555 signal generator boards on eBay for $7 delivered. It's an off the shelf full auto recoil solenoid solution:
I wish I would have found these at the start. I couldn't by all the components for what it costs for a ready made one. They are infinitely adjustable for frequency (recoil speed) and duty cycle.
Cool board! Indeed! And to a great price too!
Would you please link to the parts used if possible?